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How to Install or Upgrade Adobe Flash for Your Device

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With over 1.3 billion user installs around the world, Adobe Flash Player is one of the most successful software packages for the mass market. Its end users are as diverse as the developers and companies that make the use of the player to deliver digital experiences.

At the heart of Adobe Flash Player is the ability to add interactivity to web browsing and internet computing, The player embeds itself in web browsers and can interact with Flash content to create immersive interaction. For example, developers and businesses can use Adobe Flash Player for any of the following use cases, among many others:

Delivering HD video content
Creating interactive presentations
Interactive website forms
Pictographic animation
Browser-based video games

Why Install Adobe Flash Player

For the end user, accessing all the benefits of Adobe Flash Player begins with installing the software. Adobe Flash is available for free installation from the website of Adobe, the company behind the software. The availability of the software for free makes it a compelling plug-in for end users, especially given the sheer number of websites that require it.

Many entertainment and video or audio sites on the internet will not work without an active Adobe Flash installation on the user's device. Some of the big sites that use Flash include:

The New York Times
Hulu
Vimeo
Fox News
Starbucks
Accenture
The Guardian

Adobe Flash has been the subject of criticism for perceived security flaws in recent years. The major shift in the tide was the decision by Apple to ban flash from its iOS mobile operating system. Since then, however, the software has moved on and is still in use on major internet sites. With so many of the internet's bright lights on the Flash bandwagon, it is still in a user's best interest to download and install Flash unless they have special reasons not to.

Flash for Windows Users

For Windows users, Flash installation has always been a quick and straightforward experience. With modern versions of Windows, such as Windows 8 and Windows 10, the experience is even easier than ever before.

If you are using Internet Explorer on Windows 8, for example, Adobe Flash Player is embedded by default. This means that you can start browsing sites that require Adobe Flash with no need for any special installation. Instead, just fire up the browser and go.

In 2015, Microsoft introduced its new browser, Microsoft Edge, which is available for Windows 10. Like with Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge ships with Adobe Flash Player, enabling you to surf Flash websites without a problem.

Flash On Google Chrome

Google Chrome is now the leading browser on the internet. It's in a very strong position, ahead of the nearest competition by a large margin. With a commanding 57% of browser market share, it's the primary way of interaction with the internet for millions around the world. Flash will help Chrome users access websites that run interactive scripts.

Google Chrome comes with support for Adobe Flash Player, but it might be disabled in your Google Chrome settings. To get Flash websites working correctly, you will need to ensure that Flash is enabled. Google recommends only enabling Adobe Flash for websites that you trust.

If you have persistent problems accessing Flash sites, the problem might be an old version of Google Chrome. First, upgrade Chrome to the latest version available or verify you have a recent version.

When you visit a site that requires Flash, Google Chrome will now ask you to permit the site to run Flash Player. You can either allow it to run once or permanently grant the website permissions to run Flash. You will now be able to interact with Flash elements on the website.

Installing Adobe Flash On Mac

For Mac users, the Adobe Flash website has downloads that will add Flash functionality to web browsers. If your Mac computer is not playing Flash videos or is failing to load Flash sites, you will need to get the download from the Adobe Flash website.

After the software finishes downloading, double click on the package and run through the installation process. You will need to grant Flash the permission to install, as well as closing any open applications that Flash needs to integrate itself with. This includes browsers on Mac such as Safari and Chrome. After Flash installs, you will need to enable it inside each browser.

From time to time, your computer may receive occasional updates of Flash automatically. If not, to keep the software up to date, download updates yourself manually from the Adobe Flash website and run them.